Partners Justin and Jane met and studied furniture at Buckinghamshire College in High Wycombe, the historical capital of the industry. From there Jane apprenticed for Alan Peters OBE and Justin worked for a fine furniture maker in the New Forest. Alan Peters is often described as The Makers’ maker had direct links to the Arts and Crafts Movement, having apprenticed with Edward Barnsley. He is also widely seen as an exponent of the seventies craft revival.

Having gained invaluable experience in leading workshops, Jane and Justin subsequently realised their shared ambition by launching their own designer/maker business in April 1990.

They have developed an exceptional reputation within the industry. They have been published in numerous articles and awarded many accolades including 'Bespoke Guild Marks' from the Furniture Makers Company and the coveted ‘Claxton Stephens Prize’ for the best of year Guild Mark. They have undertaken commissions internationally, working predominately with private individuals, as well as interior designers and architects. In 2007 they set up their thriving furniture school.

Consistent with the Arts and Crafts philosophy they have a passion for finely hand crafted furniture understanding the sensitive relationship between design, material selection and their craft. Acute attention is given to design, and for Jane, function is a responsibility, from which beautiful form should emerge as a quiet companion. “I seek to achieve inherent simplicity, elegance and enduring furniture, by using unelaborated decoration and sensitivity to proportions".

As a maker and perfectionist, partner Justin Williams and his small team expect and achieve a consummate level of quality in the production of their work, utilising both traditional hand skills and modern techniques including digital technology.

In equal measures, they value craftsmanship, sympathetic design, material selection and the enjoyment that their craft continues to bring both them and their client.